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Why Restore the Delta?

• Over 700 native species of fish, animals, and plants can be found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
• 23 million Californians are dependent on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for drinking water.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is the largest Pacific Coast Estuary for both North and South America.
• Over 500,000 acres of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are farmed. Good water quality results in good crops.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the primary ecological sources of California's $4 billion annual economy.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is one of the most important stop over regions for birds migrating from Canada to Central America.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta supports a fishing, boating, and recreation economy worth $500 million annually.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is culturally diverse and has a rich historical legacy that adds vibrancy to area tourism.
• The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is part of our natural heritage and should be restored and sustained for our children.